Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Monday, July 30, 1934
Add to My HeroesAnton Zapolsky
Patrolman Anton Zapolsky was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man who had broken into a car near Wacker Drive and Clark Street.
He and his partner observed the man being chased by other officers. Patrolman Zapolsky and his partner apprehended the fleeing offender but the man suddenly drew a revolver and shot Patrolman Zapolsky.
Patrolman Zapolsky succumbed to his wounds three days later. The subject was shot and killed by other officers.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge 5369
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Friday, July 27, 1934
- Weapon Handgun; Revolver
- Offender Shot and killed
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Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 8, 2021
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